Locally, Mount Toubkal is known as Adrar n'Dem: Mountain of Mountains. The area is the most popular trekking destination in Northern Africa and is home to some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in the world. The biggest problem for climbers is the altitude as it is a fairly rapid ascent from Aremd, the closest village at about 2100m, to the summit at 4167m. Peter is no stranger to breathlessness at altitude, after his drive over the Himalayas last year - vertigo is his biggest challenge!
The climbers are covering the full costs of the trek themselves with each member of the team being required to raise a minimum of £3000 in sponsorship. Peter leaves for Africa on 10 October and is asking everyone who can, to dig deep in their pockets so he can reach his fundraising target. In the meantime, he is committed to his training programme which comprises three visits to the gym each week, combined with walks around London and some serious climbing at Scotland's Glen Coe.
If you would like to contribute to this fundraising event, no matter how big or small the donation, please contact Peter via p.ed@btclick.com, or call him on 07887 713 215.
(Ruth Rossington)
